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Y553 RVR

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,654 mi
Last recorded38,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 RVR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 38,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 6,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,096 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 4,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 3,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 3,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 3,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 2,785 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 2,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 2,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 1,672 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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Y553 RVR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y553 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y553 RVR registered?

Y553 RVR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y553 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 RVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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